Consultation on Promotional Activities
Question: My company intends to organize a promotional program to increase sales. What key points do we need to pay attention to? Answer: Pursuant to Article 3 of Decree No. 81/2018/ND-CP, when implementing a promotional program, the Company should take note of the following principles: 1.Legality and Transparency Promotional programs must be conducted lawfully, honestly, […]
Consultation on Personal Income Tax (PIT) for Employee Prizes
Question: My company organizes a lucky draw program for employees. I am not sure whether employees who participate in the lucky draw and receive prizes must pay additional PIT. I would like to request SB Law to provide guidance and a detailed explanation on the correct method of application in accordance with the law so […]
TERMINATION OF LABOR CONTRACT DUE TO CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR TECHNOLOGY
Question: My husband and I are divorced. The Court ruled that I have the right to directly rear the child, while the father is responsible for child support and has weekend visitation rights. Last week, my ex-husband took advantage of his visitation rights to pick up our child and then intentionally withheld him, cut off communication, […]
COMPANY TERMINATES LABOR CONTRACT DUE TO STRUCTURAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
Question: I am an administrative staff member who has been working at a garment company for 03 years. Yesterday morning, the Human Resources Department met with me and notified me that my labor contract would be terminated after the 2026 Lunar New Year. The reason provided is that the company is dissolving the Administration Department to […]
ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERNAL FIRE PREVENTION, FIGHTING, SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAMS – OBLIGATIONS, QUANTITY, AND APPLICABLE REGIMES
Question: My business, which operates in manufacturing and trading, has a certain number of regular employees and is subject to fire safety regulations. We are concerned about whether it is mandatory to establish a Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Team at the facility. If so, what is the minimum number of members, what are the regulations […]
Consultation on Terminating an Indefinite-term Labor Contract by Mutual Agreement
Question: My company has an employee working under an indefinite-term labor contract. This employee has submitted a resignation and, according to the law, must provide at least 45 days' prior notice. However, both the company and the employee wish to terminate the contract immediately without waiting for the full notice period. Is this legally permissible? […]
Tax Filing Consultation
Question: My company made an incorrect tax declaration but immediately submitted an amended declaration and paid the tax afterward. Do we have to bear any liability or be subject to any penalty? Answer: Clause 3, Article 9 of Decree No. 125/2020/ND-CP, as amended by Clause 7, Article 1 of Decree No. 310/2025/ND-CP, provides for cases […]
Consultation on Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund
Question: What conditions must my company meet in order to obtain a value-added tax (VAT) refund? Answer: According to Article 37 of Decree No. 181/2025/NĐ-CP, the conditions for VAT refund applicable from 1 July 2025 are as follows: The enterprise must declare VAT under the credit (deduction) method, and maintain accounting books and documents in […]
Is Fining Employees for Late Arrival Lawful under Vietnamese Labor Law?
Question: I am working for a company that imposes a penalty of 500,000 VND each time an employee arrives late. Is this regulation lawful, or does it violate labor laws? I hope to receive clarification from a lawyer. Answer: Pursuant to Article 128 of the Labor Code: “Article 128. Prohibited acts when handling labor discipline […]